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Who We Are

Bainbridge Island High School Sailing Team fosters growth in the areas of sailing skills, responsibility, respect, communication, and teamwork. We operate under the philosophy that every team member is an asset as we strive for excellence. 

 

The team practices and successfully competes in varsity-level regattas sanctioned by the Northwest Interscholastic Sailing Association (NWISA) and the Interscholastic Sailing Association (ISSA) in the fall and spring. 

 

Recent result highlights include:

 

  • 1st Place 2024 NWISA Team Race District Championship

  • 4th Place 2024 NWISA Fleet Race District Championship

  • 2nd Place 2023 NWISA Team Race District Championship

  • 2nd Place 2023 NWISA Fleet Race District Championship

  • 3rd Place 2022 NWISA Team Race District Championship

  • 4th Place 2022 NWISA Fleet Race District Championship

 

As an unfunded club sport (not a Bainbridge Island School District athletic team), the Team depends on the vital support of coaches, volunteers, parents, the 501(c)(3) Friends of Bainbridge Island High School Sailing, Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Parks & Recreation District, Port Madison Yacht Club, Bainbridge High School, and community members like you! 

Organization

Friends of Bainbridge Island High School Sailing

  • A 501(c)(3) organization, FOBIHSS operates as an all-volunteer, non-profit organization providing the sole source of logistical and financial support to the Bainbridge High School Sailing Team.

  • Acquires funds to support the operational expenses of regatta participation, travel, and training, including sailboat and equipment maintenance.

  • Raises funds to cover the costs of replacement of the two fleets of competition sailboats.

  • Provides scholarships to help keep sailing accessible to young sailors in our community.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District

  • Owns all sailboats.

  • Provides shoreside and upland storage for all sailboats.

  • Owns, stores, and maintains all support equipment (sailboat trailers, coaching/safety powerboats).

  • Provides training venues (Eagle Harbor dock and "bock").

  • Provides insurance.

  • Provides volunteer coach(es), and screens coaches and volunteer assistants.

  • Permits use of BIMPRD vehicles for Team travel in accordance with their rules and availability.


Bainbridge High School

  • Allows the Team to operate as a non-funded high school club sport.

  • Allows the sailors to earn high school sports "letters."

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